M1 Johannesburg protest: Freeway closed in both directions
The M1 Johannesburg protest by SAMWU members saw the freeway closed in both directions at Smit Street on Monday, 26 October 2026.
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Crime
M1 highway robbery suspects arrested after dramatic shootout [photo]
Eight robberysuspects linked to the notorious 'zama mamas' were arrested after a shootout with JMPD officers on the M1 highway.
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Crime
Levonne Jonas: Heroic off-duty JMPD officer takes bullet for Midrand woman
JMPD Officer Levonne Jonas, shot after intervening in a domestic violence case in Midrand, is in stable condition as the assailant faces charges.
Crime
Braamfontein off-duty cop murder was caught on camera [video]
While the details surrounding this incident are distressing, the Hillbrow police have assumed responsibility for the investigation.
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News
Watch: Nota Baloyi degrades JMPD officers on IG Live [video]
Nota Baloyi blasted JMPD officers on IG Live for failing to direct traffic.
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Viral News
JMPD launches internal probe into street vendor abuse claims [video]
Two JMPD officers are being investigated for allegedly harassing and abusing a street vendor.
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